Mission Statement
The Colonial Club Senior Activity Center is a progressive community based non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the health and dignity of older adults in Northeast Dane County.  Using consensus, empowerment and teamwork, we provide activities and services to meet the needs of our clientele.  As an all-inclusive organization and in conjunction with our Board, Advisory council, volunteers and staff we foster individuality, independence and inspiration for all seniors.

Who are we?

bulletPrivate, Independent Non-profit Corporation
bullet501(c)(3) tax deductible
bulletGoverned by a nine member Board of Directors: elected by participants
bulletServing approximately 4,000 unduplicated people 55 years and older
What communities do we serve?
bulletCity of Sun Prairie
bulletTownships of Bristol, Burke, Cottage Grove, Deerfield, Medina, Sun Prairie, York
bulletVillages of Cottage Grove, Deerfield, Marshall
How do we do this?
bulletOffer Activities and Services for 55 plus population
bulletOn premises or off premises
bulletNine Departments: Administration; community Services; Finance; Business & Information Systems; Programs; Nutrition; Buildings and Grounds; Adult Day Center; Transportation; Catering
bulletOver 400 community and senior volunteers
bulletCirculate 2,000 newsletters monthly
bullet48 staff members: 15 full time, 23 part time, 10 substitutes
How are we funded?
bulletFees for services and activities
bulletDane County grant
bulletUnited Way grant
bulletContributions from Towns, Villages, and City of Sun Prairie
bulletContributions and donations
bulletOther grants
bulletSpecial Events
bulletCatering
bulletBuilding rentals
Facility
bullet24,000 square foot building valued at over 2 million dollars
bulletLand and the building are debt free
bulletAccessible to all (barrier free)
bulletOngoing senior activities and services
bulletCommunity usage: meetings, building rentals, intergenerational activities, theatre performances, church activities, MATC classes
bulletSpecial events
Activities and Services
bulletDaily lunch
bulletHome delivered meals
bulletCoffee clutch
bulletSocial gathering space
bulletCase Management
bulletMedical Assistance
bulletCommunity Options Program
bulletSupportive Home Care
bulletRespite Care
bulletAdult Day Center
bulletHealth Services: massage therapy, baths, foot care, blood pressure checks, flu shots
bulletBeauty shop
bulletWood shop
bulletCeramics
bulletChorus & Chimes
bulletCraft shop
bulletTrips
bulletEntertainment/Performances
bulletSupport groups
bulletMATC classes
bulletBingo
bulletGarden club
bulletComputer lab
bulletCard groups
bulletExercise
bulletFaith & Friends
bulletSpecial Programs: energy assistance; Let happiness Ring (free holiday phone calls for seniors); tax assistance
bulletRetired Senior Volunteer Program
bulletInformation and Referral
bulletIntergenerational Happenings
bulletSenior transportation
bulletCommunity: public & private events
Usage Statistics
bullet*Service contact hours:   77,994
bullet*Activity contacts:             25,054
bullet*Transportation:               98,790 miles

  * for the year 2003